Winged Migration
Seen it?2001 | 89 min | Documentary
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Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
This documentary follows various migratory bird species on their long journeys from their summer homes to the equator and back, covering thousands of miles and navigating by the stars. These arduous treks are crucial for survival, seeking hospitable climates and food sources. Birds face numerous challenges, including crossing oceans and evading predators, illness, and injury. Although migrations are undertaken as a community, birds disperse into family units once they reach their destinations, and every continent is affected by these migrations, hosting migratory bird species at least part of the year.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$53 million worldwide on a $36 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Perrin
- Jacques PerrinNarrator (voice)
- Philippe LabroNarrator (voice, English version)